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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,710.38, 437,639.37 and 81,348.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,710.38, 437,639.37 and 81,348.34 is: 122,043.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,710.38 : 437,639.37 = 81,348.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,710.38/437,639.37 = 81,348.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,710.38x = 437,639.37 × 81,348.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,710.38x = 35,601,233,673.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,601,233,673.21/291,710.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,043.08

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